Is Waffle Cones Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Keebler
This page reviews Waffle Cones by Keebler as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched bleached flour and high oleic soybean oil, which are processed ingredients. The presence of sugar and soy lecithin raises concerns about the overall quality and health implications.
Main concern
Sugar is a refined ingredient that can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess, impacting the overall rating.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Enriched bleached flour provides essential vitamins like niacin and folic acid, contributing to nutritional value.
- High oleic soybean oil is a more stable oil option, which may have a better shelf life compared to other oils.
Concerns
- Sugar is a refined ingredient that can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess, impacting the overall rating.
- Soy lecithin, while common, is a processed emulsifier that may raise concerns for those avoiding additives.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Enriched Bleached Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Bleached Flour is used here as base. Enriched bleached flour is a processed grain product used as the main ingredient, providing some vitamins but also raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b₁ (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin b₂ (riboflavin), folic acid)
Read the full ingredient profile for Enriched Bleached Flour
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that can lead to health issues when consumed in large amounts, contributing negatively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is High Oleic Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
High Oleic Soybean Oil is used here as base. High oleic soybean oil is a processed oil that offers stability but raises concerns about the health implications of consuming refined oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: high oleic soybean oil
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in this product, and while it is a common ingredient, excessive consumption can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 2406942
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy
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